Quarterly Maintenance Keeps Everything Humming

September 24, 2020

A change of seasons is a great time to address these quarterly maintenance items to keep your apartment in tip-top shape:

Change filter
Inspect fire extinguisher
Test smoke detectors
Rotate/flip mattresses
Rotate/flip sofa and chair cushions
Manage pests (If regularly scheduled treatments aren’t keeping the pests away, contact the office to schedule an additional treatment)
Clean dryer vent/lint hose
Defrost fridge
Clean range hood
Clean siding
Wash windows and screens
Inspect for plumbing leaks
Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
Check all locks, deadbolts, windows and doors

And here are a few tips and quick fixes to keep things in your apartment running smoothly:

Empty your dryer vent after every use.
Do not overload washers and dryers.
Do not turn off your A/C. Instead leave it on auto, ideally at a minimum of 74.
Do not put grease, shells, rice, pasta, oil, or potato peels, in the garbage disposal.
Fix toilet clogs by turning off water at valve below the tank to prevent overflow. Use a plunger to remove the clog by pushing it into drain back and forth keeping plunger submerged in water.

Happy Fall!